Nakanishi inc. (NSK) invests in DCI International, LLC.
Kanuma, Japan / Chicago, Illinois, October 19th, 2020 We are pleased to inform you that NAKANISHI
INC. (NSK) has successfully completed an investment in DCI International, LLC. (DCI) at a shareholding
ratio of 33%.

NAKANISHI INC. and NSK Group are leading the industry in the global dental instrument market and aim tocontinue successful growth in the United States and Canadian market.
DCI international, LLC. an industry leader in manufacturing dental equipment, components, andreplacement parts in the global market will continue to innovate and develop new technology to deliver a
best- in- class customer experience.

NSK Group is committed to satisfying the dental health needs for all, especially the aging population,
through its advanced cutting and rotating technology. DCI’s philosophy is ‘ People come first.’ with anemphasis on offering the best quality and service to its customers so that they deliver the best care to theirpatients. NSK is excited to partner with DCI to offer a selection of premium integrated solutions for theirdental units to be able to provide the best experience for the dentist.

‘The Global NSK family has a strong belief that our success a is a result of the loyalty, support and guidancefrom our customers all over the world. I am extremely proud to welcome DCI as a new partner that shares
the same passion and focus on serving customers in the dental community. The leaders of DCI, theSpencer family, and NSK have daily discussions on progress and continuous improvement with the goal ofmoving dentistry forward. We are pleased to have the opportunity to elevate our technological excellenceand solutions through serving new customers together.’ said Eiichi Nakanishi, President and Group CEO ofNSK.

‘NSK America is looking forward to collaborating with DCI with our integrated solutions and NSK’s full lineof dental instrmentation to the North American dental market.NSK and DCI both have a shared passion fordelivering the best experience to our customers and we make good service the rule rather than theexception. ’ said Colan Rogers, President of NSK America Corp.

About DCI
DCI was founded on three guiding principles: making the customer’s life easier, delivering reliable, highquality dental parts and equipment, and giving back to those in need. Over the years, the Spencer family
redefined the operatory equipment landscape by designing dental equipment and parts that challenged
the status quo. This experience gives DCI its edge. Today, the family brings their design expertise andcommitment to value and service to the forefront with the DCI Edge lines of operatory equipment.
www.dcionline.com www.dciedge.com-1-About NAKANISHI INC. and NSK group
NSK has made remarkable progress in achieving dental health with innovative products and services in thefields of restorative dentistry, preventive dentistry, periodontics, oral surgery, decontamination products
and mobile dental care. In each field the products and services help dentists and hygienists carry out
treatment more quickly, efficiently and safely. The group has had accelerated growth in its global sales
network within this 20 years supplying over 135 countries and regions all over the world. While NAKINISHI
INC. has 90 years’ history of cultivating advancd technology, it has opend new R&D center ‘RD1’ and newfactory ‘A1’ in 2017 and 2018 foreseeing future growth to be an ‘Excellent medical device company’.
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